In Their Own Words--Understanding the Communication Styles of Teens

Authors

Laura Bovitz, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of MiddlesexFollow

Volume

45

Issue

2

Abstract

Technology has become synonymous with communication for teens. Eighty-seven percent of teens ages 12-17 use the Internet, and 75% of on-line teens prefer instant messaging to regular e-mail. One of the more popular ways for teens to communicate is social networking Web sites. Although there are a number of these Web sites, MySpace is currently one of the top ten Internet sites, used by teens to share interests and hobbies, post bulletins, and share messages and comments. Educators should become aware of these current methods of teen communication as well as opportunities for education of teens and their parents.

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Recommended Citation

Bovitz, L. (2007). In Their Own Words--Understanding the Communication Styles of Teens. The Journal of Extension, 45(2), Article 24. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss2/24